The Compular project was launched in July 2024 under the European Commission’s HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOR-01 call, in response to the need for more efficient and cost-effective research and development (R&D) processes in the battery industry. As demand for better performing and more sustainable batteries grows, driven by the energy transition, electrification of transport, and climate targets, traditional trial-and-error methods of material development are proving too slow, expensive, and resource-intensive. This project addresses those bottlenecks by providing a simulation-driven alternative to conventional battery R&D.
Led by Compular, a deep-tech company specialising in atomic-scale simulations, the project aims to deliver a next-generation software solution that accelerates the discovery and development of new battery materials. Compular’s platform enables researchers and engineers to simulate and predict the properties of novel chemical formulations digitally—screening hundreds of compositions in just a few clicks before any physical testing is required. By bridging atomistic and continuum scales through advanced multiscale modelling and fully automating complex simulation workflows, the project significantly reduces both the time and cost of traditional lab-based R&D. These innovations enhance the speed, accuracy, and scalability of battery development while minimising material waste and environmental impact.
The project is structured into eight work packages, ranging from multiscale model development and software engineering to market validation and customer engagement. Activities are closely aligned with industrial needs, including pilot tests with battery developers. The final outcome will be a user-friendly software solution deployable both locally and in the cloud, validated by real users and ready for commercial scale-up.
The project's pathway to impact is clear: reduce R&D costs, accelerate time-to-market for advanced batteries, and empower European industry with next-generation simulation tools. These goals directly support EU strategies such as the European Green Deal, by promoting innovation that advances clean energy technologies and strengthens the competitiveness of European industry. In the long term, Compular’s software is expected to contribute to better battery performance, lower production costs, and more sustainable materials development across the battery value chain.
